Chapter 21: New Year's Greetings
On Chinese New Year's Eve, thousands of homes are lit up.
By the Qinhuai River, the fire trees and silver flowers never sleep. The fog finally dissipated, and Qin Huaihe showed her beautiful face for the first time. The flower boats hung with red lanterns decorate the Qinhuai River even more charmingly. In the courtyards of the houses on both sides of the river, the fireworks that rose were blooming with gorgeous fireworks. Rendered the entire sky in color.
The fireworks reflected in the Qinhuai River reflect each other with the fireworks in the sky. The sky is one color, just like one.
In the small courtyard of the Lu family, the prosperous fire built by Lu Heng himself was also lit.
Lu Heng held a stick of incense in his hand and set off firecrackers with interest. Liu Qingqing was wearing a thick cotton coat, hiding far away, covering his ears, watching Lu Heng set off fireworks.
Every time the flowers fly into the sky, they bloom in a bright color. Liu Qingqing raised her head, her beautiful eyes full of joy looking at the beautiful scenery in the night sky.
Fire trees and silver flowers never sleep!
I let off firecrackers and ate dumplings. Lu Heng took advantage of the fact that it was just past midnight and said a good New Year to Liu Qingqing with a smile.
But what made Lu Heng cry and laugh was that Liu Qingqing pursed her lips and smiled faintly, and then magically took out a red envelope from her sleeve. Then it was stuffed into the hand of Lu Heng, who was stunned: "Oh, the New Year's money, keep it!" ”
With that, Liu Qingqing pursed her lips and smiled, turned around and returned to the room.
Lu Heng looked at the red envelope with only one copper coin in his hand, and was stunned in place.
Thinking of his sister-in-law's cute ghost smile just now, Lu Heng put away the copper coins with tears and laughter. Turning around, he looked up at the gorgeous night sky, took a deep breath, and a faint smile of sincerity appeared on his face.
"Happy New Year, Liu Qingqing. Happy New Year, Big Week! ”
The sound of crackling firecrackers resounded throughout the night. It wasn't until the next day, when it dawned, that it gradually stopped.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is a good time to visit the New Year.
However, the Lu family is currently the only one left in Lu Heng, and he has no relatives in Jiangning in terms of memory, so naturally there is no need to go to pay New Year's greetings. Therefore, Lu Heng followed Liu Qingqing and went to Liu's house to pay New Year's greetings to the elders of the Liu family.
Along the way, Liu Qingqing didn't talk much, and there was no joy of New Year's greeting on her pretty face, but a touch of sadness and nervousness between her eyebrows.
"Sister-in-law has something on her mind?" Liu Qingqing's expression, Lu Heng naturally saw it in his eyes, at this time the Liu family was in sight, Lu Heng took small steps, looked at Liu Qingqing, who was a little hesitant, and asked with a smile: "But are you worried about your sister-in-law's affairs?" ”
A smile bloomed on Liu Qingqing's face, he turned his head to look at Lu Heng, and sighed: "Yes, that incident happened a year ago, and it's still a little embarrassing to meet now!" ”
Liu Qingqing raised his head and looked at the golden plaque hanging on the door, took a deep breath, as if he had made a lot of determination: "Let's go, let's go in!" ”
Lu Heng smiled faintly, casually glanced at the Liu family's seemingly imposing manor, and walked in with Liu Qingqing.
After giving gifts, the two entered the Liu Mansion. At this time, it was a harsh winter, and the flowers were withering. Although the house has been decorated with some decorations, it has even been thoughtfully made of red silk and made into flowers, pinned to the dry branches. But there's nothing to see,
In Lu Heng's eyes, there is nothing else but to show off his wealth. And showing off wealth is actually a very vulgar practice.
It's okay to have money, and it's okay to spend it indiscriminately.
However, if you meet people, they say, "I'm rich." In this case, there is nothing but being seen as 2b. Maybe when you meet a ruthless person, you will follow and rob it.
"Second Miss, what does Gongzi Lu think?" The shopkeeper in charge of leading the way asked triumphantly.
"Uh, it's chic, hehe! It's gorgeous! Lu Heng casually thought about other things, and when he was suddenly asked, he didn't lose his temper, he just touched his nose and smiled casually.
"That is, in order to dress up this garden full of spring, the eldest prince has spent a lot of thought!" The shopkeeper held his head high, as if he had done it all.
Lu Heng smiled and nodded: "Very good handwriting!" ”
Liu Qingqing, who was on the side, heard his uncle's obviously confused tone, lowered his head and smiled.
Under the special arrangement of the housekeeper, the three of them walked across the covered bridge and through the back garden full of silk flowers, and then came to the living room of Liufu.
"Second Miss, wait a moment, I'll go and report it!" Although she is called Miss Er, the tone of the shopkeeper's words does not mean any respect.
casually put down a sentence, flicked his sleeves, and entered the living room.
Lu Heng's eyes were faint, and he didn't look angry. It's just an occasional sneer on the corner of his mouth, but it makes people feel even colder.
Liu Qingqing's face was a little gloomy, and she looked down at her toes. The green fingers fiddled unnaturally with the placket.
After a few moments, the shopkeeper came out of the living room. Standing on the steps, looking at the two Lu Heng below, he shouted: "Second Miss come in, the master is inside!" ”
"Uncle, let's go in!" Liu Qingqing turned her head and smiled at Lu Heng, her beautiful eyes full of apologies.
After all, anyone can see the indifference and arrogance of the shopkeeper, and such an attitude is definitely not hospitality. If it weren't for his insistence on coming to pay New Year's greetings, he wouldn't have suffered this white eye.
Lu Heng shrugged his shoulders and smiled easily.
The two of them walked up the stairs towards the meeting room.
"Hmph, a young lady in the side room, what kind of score." When passing by the shopkeeper, the shopkeeper made a mockery.
Liu Qingqing's footsteps froze, and then he took some difficult steps, pushed open the door and walked in.
Behind him, Lu Heng stopped. Standing in front of the shopkeeper, he glanced at him lightly.
"You, what are you looking at?"
Perhaps sensing the majesty in Lu Heng's eyes, the shopkeeper's face changed, he took a step back and stammered. Although his voice is still not low, anyone can see that he is fierce and calm.
Lu Heng smiled faintly, stretched out his hand and pinched the shopkeeper's fat face, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "It's enough, it's time to lose weight!" ”
Then, in the surprised gaze of the other party, he gently flicked off his sleeves, hummed an unknown tune in his mouth, and walked in leisurely with his hands behind his back.
The living room was as warm as spring, and wisps of cyan smoke were rising from the delicate crane incense burner. The whole hall is filled with the rich scent of sandalwood. There were a lot of guests seated, and most of them were pouring their own drinks. The expressions are different. Some people gathered in groups, not knowing what they were talking about. There are also people who turn their heads and point to someone, and the looks in their eyes are also different. There are those who scoff, and there are those who disdain. The person who was pointed out was Su Wenzheng, who was sitting opposite. Su Wenzheng's face turned blue and red for a while, and he glared at those people angrily.
And sitting on the chair in the center, it is not the head of the Liu family, but the current Lord Yin of the Jiangning Weaving Mansion, Su Qin, and Su Guangyi